There are 5 ways to get from Virginia to McLean by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Norfolk International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the bus from Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rdbus
1h 55m$63–316Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
5h$38–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
7h 17m$74–150Drive 209.1 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to McLeancar 209.1 mi
3h 38m$39–56Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Allison St Eastbound Station to Government Center Eastbound Stationbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
3h 52m$43–306
Virginia to McLean by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to McLean is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to McLean is to fly and bus which takes 1h 55m and costs $60 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to McLean. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd via Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to McLean. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform via Norfolk and King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Virginia and McLean is 182 miles. The road distance is 210.3 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to McLean without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Virginia to McLean, including transfers.
Virginia to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to McLean is to bus which takes 5h and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Arlington once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Dolley Madison Bl+Colshire Dr to Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Allison St Eastbound Station to Government Center Eastbound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia to McLean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Virginia to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to McLean is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Virginia to McLean.
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